Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025

Event Archive

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025

Second Celebration in Japan

Key Highlights

Star Wars: Starfighter Announced

A new standalone movie starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Shawn Levy, set about five years after The Rise of Skywalker

Maul: Shadow Lord Announced

The new animated series was announced by Dave Filoni for Disney+ in 2026, with Sam Witwer returning as Maul

The Mandalorian and Grogu Spotlight

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni presented new footage and confirmed more details for the next theatrical Star Wars movie

Star Wars: Visions is expanding

Lucasfilm announced Visions Volume 3 and Star Wars: Visions Presents, starting with The Ninth Jedi

Schedule Snapshot

Daily Schedule

186 schedule items
Friday, April 18, 2025
10:00 am to 11:00 am

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages • Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Saber Guild- Choices

Galactic Senate Stage • Fan Groups / Costuming / Special Event

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

ILANENA Podcast

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Expediente Gonk

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media

Saturday, April 19, 2025
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Andor: A Star Wars Story

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages • Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Ahsoka

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages • Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

CANTINA JAPAN

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Blast Points

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Cosplay Showcase

Twin Suns Stage • Cosplay / Special Event

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Team Asia

Galactic Senate Stage • Fan Groups / Costuming

Sunday, April 20, 2025
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Space Waffles

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media

1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

The Fett Family

Twin Suns Stage • Cast & Crew / Interview

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Dork Forces

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media

3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Closing Ceremony

Live on the Celebration, Galaxy, Twin Suns, and Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stages • Main Stage / Special Event

Star Wars Celebration LIVE!
Panel Archive

Full Panel Schedule

186 schedule items
Friday, April 18, 2025 37 items
10:00 am to 11:00 am

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages • Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew
Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew
Guests/Hosts: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and special guests
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Who’s the Bossk?

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Mike Celestino and special guest
11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Explore the Force

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Explore the Force
11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Hasbro Star Wars Panel

Twin Suns Stage • Collecting
Collecting
Guests/Hosts: Hasbro Marketing & Design team members
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Saber Guild- Choices

Galactic Senate Stage • Fan Groups / Costuming / Special Event
Fan Groups / Costuming / Special Event
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Star Wars Uplink

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Star Wars Uplink
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Star Wars Origami Workshop

University Stage • University Stage / Special Event
University Stage / Special Event
Guests/Hosts: Chris Alexander
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

ILANENA Podcast

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: ILANENA Podcast
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

One Galaxy: The Costume Fan Groups

Fan Stage • Fan Programming
Fan Programming
Guests/Hosts: 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Droid Builders, The Dark Empire, Mando Mercs, Saber Guild, Galactic Academy
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Lucasfilm Animation’s 20th Anniversary

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy Stage • Animation / Anniversary Celebration
Animation / Anniversary Celebration
Guests/Hosts: Dave Filoni, Athena Portillo and special guests
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Expediente Gonk

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Expediente Gonk
Saturday, April 19, 2025 34 items
10:00 am to 11:00 am

Andor: A Star Wars Story

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages • Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew
Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew
Guests/Hosts: Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna and cast
11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Star Wars Geek Girl

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Zoe and Lizzy
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Science of Revenge of the Sith

University Stage • University Stage / Anniversary Celebration
University Stage / Anniversary Celebration
Guests/Hosts: Dr. Yukie Nagai, Dr. Takafumi Maruishi, Dr. Kazuo Tanaka, Sawyer Markham, Melissa Miller; hosted by James Floyd
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Ahsoka

Live on the Celebration Stage; streamed to the Galaxy and Twin Suns Stages • Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew
Main Stage / Star Wars TV / Cast & Crew
Guests/Hosts: Dave Filoni and special guests
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

CANTINA JAPAN

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: CANTINA JAPAN
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Blast Points

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Blast Points
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

A Conversation with Oscar Isaac

Galaxy Stage • Cast & Crew / Interview
Cast & Crew / Interview
Guests/Hosts: Oscar Isaac; moderated by Vanessa Marshall
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Galactic Toy Story

Collectors Stage • Collecting / Fan Programming
Collecting / Fan Programming
Guests/Hosts: Brian Muir
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The Dad Batch Podcast

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: The Dad Batch Podcast
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Cosplay Showcase

Twin Suns Stage • Cosplay / Special Event
Cosplay / Special Event
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Team Asia

Galactic Senate Stage • Fan Groups / Costuming
Fan Groups / Costuming
Sunday, April 20, 2025 32 items
11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Friends of the Force

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Friends of the Force
11:15 am to 12:15 pm

Kurosawa and Star Wars

University Stage • University Stage / Behind the Scenes
University Stage / Behind the Scenes
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Bachi Makoo Hyperlane

Droid Racing • Droid Racing / Fan Programming
Droid Racing / Fan Programming
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Space Waffles

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Space Waffles
12:45 pm to 1:45 pm

Droids, Artificial Intelligence, and Sentience

University Stage • University Stage / Behind the Scenes
University Stage / Behind the Scenes
Guests/Hosts: Yukie Nagai, Fon Davis, Chris Kempshall, Joel Welch; moderated by James Floyd
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm

The Fett Family

Twin Suns Stage • Cast & Crew / Interview
Cast & Crew / Interview
Guests/Hosts: Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

The Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars

Celebration Stage • Main Stage / Cast & Crew / Star Wars TV
Main Stage / Cast & Crew / Star Wars TV
Guests/Hosts: Anthony Daniels, Ahmed Best, Alan Tudyk; moderated by Ashley Eckstein
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Dork Forces

Holonet News Stage • Podcast / Media
Podcast / Media
Guests/Hosts: Kyle and Bendu
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Fan Groups Closing Ceremony

Galactic Senate Stage • Fan Groups / Costuming / Special Event
Fan Groups / Costuming / Special Event
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Closing Ceremony

Live on the Celebration, Galaxy, Twin Suns, and Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stages • Main Stage / Special Event
Main Stage / Special Event
Guests/Hosts: Special guests
Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 83 items
Replay Segment

Hayden Christensen LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni. Guests: Hayden Christensen
Replay Segment

Official Welcome and Show Introduction LIVE! Segment

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Cameron Matthews. Guests: Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Gil, Cameron Matthews
Replay Segment

Takashi Yamazaki LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Reina Scully. Guests: Takashi Yamazaki
Replay Segment

Lucasfilm Publishing LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Adam Christopher, Tessa Gratton, Marc Guggenheim, Lydia Kang, Ethan Sacks, Phil Szostak, Alyssa Wong, C.B. Cebulski
Replay Segment

Maul: Shadow Lord LIVE! Announcement

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni. Guests: Sam Witwer, Athena Portillo
Replay Segment

Day 1 LIVE! Wrap-Up

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Cameron Matthews. Guests: Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Gil, Cameron Matthews
Replay Segment

Andor Season 2 Cast and Creators LIVE! Segment

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, Sanne Wohlenberg, Genevieve O'Reilly, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, Alan Tudyk
Replay Segment

Anthony Daniels LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni. Guests: Anthony Daniels
Replay Segment

Ahsoka Cast and Creators LIVE! Segment

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen
Replay Segment

John Knoll LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: John Knoll
Replay Segment

Marvel Comics LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: C.B. Cebulski, Marc Guggenheim, Ethan Sacks
Replay Segment

Manny Jacinto LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Kristin Baver. Guests: Manny Jacinto
Replay Segment

Star Wars Books LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Adam Christopher, Phil Szostak, Chris Kempshall
Replay Segment

Star Wars: Zero Company LIVE! Reveal

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Bit Reactor, Respawn Entertainment, Lucasfilm Games
Replay Segment

Doug Chiang LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Doug Chiang
Replay Segment

Ashley Eckstein LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Kristin Baver. Guests: Ashley Eckstein
Replay Segment

Alan Tudyk LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Alan Tudyk
Replay Segment

Day 2 LIVE! Wrap-Up

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Cameron Matthews. Guests: Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Cameron Matthews
Replay Segment

Day 3 Official Welcome and Show Introduction LIVE! Segment

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni, Reina Scully, Kristin Baver, Cameron Matthews. Guests: Anthony Carboni, Reina Scully, Kristin Baver, Cameron Matthews
Replay Segment

Rosario Dawson LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Kristin Baver. Guests: Rosario Dawson
Replay Segment

Diego Luna LIVE! Interview

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Kristin Baver. Guests: Diego Luna
Replay Segment

The Heroic Sidekicks LIVE! Segment

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Guests: Anthony Daniels, Alan Tudyk, Ahmed Best
Replay Segment

Closing Ceremonies and 2027 Announcement LIVE! Segment

Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage • Star Wars LIVE!
Star Wars LIVE!
Guests/Hosts: Hosted by Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Cameron Matthews. Guests: Anthony Carboni, Kristin Baver, Reina Scully, Cameron Matthews

Guests

Official Guests 95 guests
Autograph Guests 14 guests

Additional panel presenters and hosts are listed on individual panel pages.

Autographs & Photo Ops

Autograph Archive

Autograph Guests

14 guests
Available Autographs 14 guests
Alan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk Actor Featured
Original JP¥17,995
Adjusted $116.272026 dollars
Ashley Eckstein
Ashley Eckstein Voice Actor Featured
Original JP¥20,995
Adjusted $135.472026 dollars
Daniel Logan
Daniel Logan Actor Featured
Original JP¥10,995
Adjusted $70.772026 dollars
Diego Luna
Diego Luna Actor Featured
Original JP¥27,995
Adjusted $180.972026 dollars
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen Actor Featured
Original JP¥24,995
Adjusted $161.762026 dollars
Manny Jacinto
Manny Jacinto Actor Featured
Original JP¥13,995
Adjusted $89.982026 dollars
Sam Witwer
Sam Witwer Actor Featured
Original JP¥14,995
Adjusted $97.062026 dollars
Ahmed Best
Original JP¥17,995
Adjusted $116.272026 dollars
Doug Chiang
Original JP¥14,495
Adjusted $94.022026 dollars
John Knoll
John Knoll Lucasfilm
Original JP¥14,495
Adjusted $94.022026 dollars

Photo Op Guests

14 guests
Alan Tudyk
Alan Tudyk Actor Autograph / Photo Op Featured
Photo Op JP¥19,995
Diego Luna
Diego Luna Actor Autograph / Photo Op Featured
Photo Op JP¥24,995
Sam Witwer
Sam Witwer Actor Autograph / Photo Op Featured
Photo Op JP¥13,995

Ticketing Snapshot

Primary Pass

3 Day Adult

$168.85
$170.71 2026 dollars

15.4% higher per day than SWC Europe 2023’s 4-day pass (+$7.53/day)

Ticket Reveal

Mar 21, 2024

393 days before event

On-Sale Date

May 2, 2024

351 days before event

Advance Notice

42 days

Ticket reveal to on-sale

Presale Access

2023 VIP Presale

Ticket Prices

Ticket Type Original Price Adjusted Value
Jedi Master VIP $993.25 $1,004.18 2026 dollars
3 Day Adult $168.85 $170.71 2026 dollars
3 Day Child* $42.35 $42.82 2026 dollars
1 Day Adult $58.85 $59.50 2026 dollars
1 Day Child* $20.35 $20.57 2026 dollars

Ticketing Notes

  • VIP presale opened May 1, 2024 for eligible previous Celebration VIP ticket holders
  • General ticket sales opened May 2, 2024 in North America and May 3, 2024 in Japan
  • Child tickets were valid for ages 6-12 only
  • Child tickets required the purchase of an adult ticket
  • Children 5 and under received free admission with a paid adult
  • All tickets were non-refundable and Japan restricts the reselling of tickets by law
  • Tickets and merchandise were picked up onsite in will-call rather than shipped in advance
  • Autographs and photo ops were sold separately from admission tickets
  • Maximum of 20 tickets allowed per order
  • Maximum of 4 Jedi Master VIP tickets allowed per order
  • Maximum of 4 three-day tickets allowed per order
  • Maximum combined total of 16 single-day tickets allowed per order
  • Jedi Master VIP tickets included early exhibit hall access and guaranteed Celebration Stage panel admission if arriving at least 30 minutes early

Sell-Out Details

VIP presale opened May 1, 2024 for eligible previous Celebration VIP ticket holders. General ticket sales opened May 2, 2024 in North America and May 3, 2024 in Japan. Jedi Master VIP tickets sold out within minutes, and 3 Day Adult tickets sold out about 5 hours after sales opened, around 12:00 AM ET / 1:00 PM JST.

On May 11, 2024, Saturday Adult tickets sold out

On December 23, 2024, Saturday Child and Sunday Child tickets sold out.

All Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 tickets were announced officially sold out by about 2:15 PM PT on February 19, 2025.

Jedi Master VIP tickets – $993.25

Access & Experiences

  • Entry for one person on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 15 minute early entry to the Exhibit Hall and VIP Lounge.

  • Thursday Night Official Celebration Store Shopping Experience.

  • Guaranteed admission to all panels on the Celebration Stage (must arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the panel or the seat may be forfeited).

Amenities & Services

  • Designated VIP line for autographing and photo ops.

  • Designated VIP line for the Celebration Store.

  • VIP Lounge with complimentary coat check and charging stations.

  • Preshow and onsite Concierge.

Exclusive Collectibles & Merchandise

  • VIP only exclusive holo badge.

  • VIP only exclusive special enamel pin.

  • VIP only exclusive show lanyard.

  • VIP only exclusive water bottle.

  • Official show poster with tube.

  • Complimentary Star Wars Celebration branded chopsticks.

Timeline

  1. April 10, 2023 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 announced during the Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 closing ceremony
  2. March 21, 2024 Ticketing details and official key art announced
  3. May 1, 2024 Official Pix return announced; first guests announced: Doug Chiang, Anthony Daniels, Ashley Eckstein and Temuera Morrison
  4. May 1, 2024 VIP presale opened for eligible previous VIP ticket holders
  5. May 2, 2024 General tickets went on sale in the United States at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, and in Japan at 8 AM JST May 3rd.
  6. May 2, 2024 Jedi Master VIP tickets sold out almost immediately
  7. May 3, 2024 3 Day Adult tickets sold out about 5 hours after sales opened, around 12:00 AM ET / 1:00 PM JST
  8. May 11, 2024 Saturday Adult tickets sold out
  9. August 6, 2024 Daniel Logan, Manny Jacinto and Alan Tudyk announced as guests
  10. October 16, 2024 Mads Mikkelsen announced as a guest
  11. December 11, 2024 Diego Luna announced as a guest
  12. December 23, 2024 Saturday Child and Sunday Child tickets sold out
  13. January 21, 2025 Ahmed Best and John Knoll announced as guests
  14. January 24, 2025 Autographs and photo ops went on sale for announced guests
  15. January 27, 2025 Power the Force product campaign announced, with more reveals planned for Celebration Japan
  16. February 14, 2025 First Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 merchandise revealed and updated
  17. February 14, 2025 Final badge art reveal posted
  18. February 19, 2025 Final celebrity guest update posted; Hayden Christensen and Vanessa Marshall announced
  19. February 19, 2025 Full celebrity guest list included Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna, Ahmed Best, John Knoll, Sam Witwer, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Manny Jacinto, Daniel Logan, Anthony Daniels, Temuera Morrison, Doug Chiang, Ashley Eckstein and Vanessa Marshall
  20. February 19, 2025 All Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 tickets officially sold out by about 2:15 PM PT
  21. February 21, 2025 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Art Show lineup revealed
  22. March 14, 2025 Main panel schedule announced for the Celebration Stage, Galaxy Stage and Twin Suns Stage
  23. March 14, 2025 Star Wars Celebration LIVE! from Japan confirmed for streaming select panels, interviews and show-floor moments
  24. April 3, 2025 Know Before You Go guide published
  25. April 4, 2025 Celebration Japan store and show-floor exclusives updated
  26. April 18, 2025 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 opened at Makuhari Messe
  27. April 18, 2025 Day 1 hours ran 9 AM to 6 PM
  28. April 18, 2025 Star Wars: Starfighter announced at Celebration Japan with Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy
  29. April 18, 2025 Light & Magic Season 2 unveiled
  30. April 18, 2025 Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord announced
  31. April 19, 2025 Day 2 hours ran 9 AM to 6 PM
  32. April 19, 2025 Andor Season 2 cast and creative team appeared ahead of the April 22 Disney+ premiere
  33. April 20, 2025 Day 3 and final day opened at 9 AM
  34. April 20, 2025 Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 first look and spinoff announced
  35. April 20, 2025 Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 announced during the closing ceremony
  36. April 20, 2025 Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 concluded at 4 PM